Chances are that if you’re reading this you’re engaged in the civic innovation space, even if you don’t use that term explicitly. Perhaps you’re a technologist who hopes to create civic tools based on datasets publicly released by a city. Maybe you’re a local government staffer who seeks to create greater efficiencies in service delivery based on a comprehensive evaluation of performance metrics. Perhaps you’re a community organizer pushing for the adoption of more participatory models of governance in local government. Or you might be a foundation professional hoping to leverage your investment in a community initiative by soliciting matching grants from local businesses. Maybe you’re a resident passionate about increasing social connectedness between neighbors.
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